Landy-Novice Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I just happen to have a Griffin SS silencer bunged in the shed surplus got any dimensions? i dont know how to work out what i need.. as it needs a over axle like bend for the gearbox cross member. and the over axle bit is also weird. i've go this lot worked out, does these look the right parts i would need? anythink i havent added that i need? i got some drainpipe that i can use to mock up. may have to have a side exit like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansalot Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I just used u-bolts there, but when it comes off for the lambda sensor and megasquirt, I'm marking it and welding it to put it back on. Well, in theory anyway Turbo??? V8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 When I built my 110 with a 300 tdi motor I kept the Janspeed Stainless system from my old Discovery and bought some straights and bends from Jetex in stainless and modified it to suit. Basically added 10" of straight before first silencer and took about 4" out from before the back box. Nice 63mm system now. Welded fine with mild steel mig. Sorry only pic I have. For some reason my picture cannot be shown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansalot Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 If you're unsure exactly of the bend, they also do a flexible part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 If you're unsure exactly of the bend, they also do a flexible part... i found another place online which is much cheaper. http://exhaustpartsuk.com/ think i may have to take a big notch out of the gearbox x-member or make another one out of 100x50x3mm box. **edit** it also seems to be impossible to fit a 3" exhaust as the turbo output is only 40mm and the flange pdc is 72mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Well a bit slow but I have just got home, Griffin exhaust pics for ye. Fitted this morning. http://s1040.photobucket.com/user/frax29/media/Nokia028_zpsb5fc9985.jpg.html'> http://s1040.photobucket.com/user/frax29/media/Nokia029_zps4192e254.jpg.html'> Not the best pics but the exhaust is good quality and seams to perform well but have only been on a 3 mile run so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 How did you find their hanging system? What are the joint clamps like? I assume the multiple parts makes it easier to fit and adjust than the full size pieces of a standard exhaust? Appologies for all the questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It was quite easy to fit, I started at the manifold and worked my way back leaving all the clamps loose. The pipe slots togeather and is a very good fit. Clamps are good quality and the hangers worked well. The hardest part was getting the hangers on the rubbers. Where it goes over the back axile there was a hanger bracket which was not used on my one, in total 3 hangers were used - one each side of the silencer and one at the tail pipe. The hangers at the silencer are part of the clamps which are U Bolts (like a standard clamp). Where it bolts to the manifold the flange is able to turn so you can position well then clamp up. The clamps are all like this Hope you can see these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Looks very good and tucks up well out of harms way Cheers for the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Does look good. Only thing that worries me about those systems is sleeves are so hard to get apart without damage as opposed to flanges. Sooner or later you have to remove it (especially a long life system like that) to get at something behind it. Are the clamps all stainless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Yes they are and I hope it will last longer than me so I should not need to remove it with any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I wonder why more companies dont use these: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/280bm0060 Audi use them as standard across their range, and they're bloody awesome. The exhaust sections themselves are just plain pipe, no flared or swaged sections. You simply slide that clamp over the two parts and tighten. More importantly, because its like a spring, when you unbolt it 12 years later, it just goes loose, at most you just need to give it a little gentle persuasion with a hammer and it just slides along the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thought I should updae this thread. Double S remade the rear section of the exhaust without compression bends and it does look a lot better. However I had whilst this was all going on decided to go for a Griffin Performance system. Anyway here's a couple of photos showing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Oooooer. that looks gorgeous! when you fit it, can you upload a vid of the sound note please? and how much was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Oooooer. that looks gorgeous! when you fit it, can you upload a vid of the sound note please? and how much was that? 430 plus delivery IIRC I shall try and remember to do a video for you James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It should be illegal to post pictures of a shiney exhaust without a video of the noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Those pipes look world's apart, quality wise. I am inclined to agree with the above comments regarding the need to remove sections of pipe to access other parts of the truck. Those parallel slip joints are a mare to get apart. Been there, done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 I know what you mean about slip joints, on a previous car I had to cut the pipe off to remove and then seperate the joint with extreme prejudice once I had got it cherry red. Hopefully these won't be so bad and there are plenty of joints to choose from ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Nice choice, thought it would be louder than it is but still a nice note and I am happy with my one. I do need to do some slight adjustment as it has started to knock on the gear box cross member when on rough roads. Sadly it is not so shiney now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 what you going to do with the old one? sell it on cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 what you going to do with the old one? sell it on cheap? I will be selling the Double S system on, however I think old is a bit of a misnomer in this case Two sections have had half an hours use and the mandrel bent rear section has never been fitted so I reckon it still has some life left in it Obviously it won't have the lifetime warranty with it, however the Double S warranty is only valid if you take it to an exhaust specialist every year, have it fully checked over and the warranty card signed .... so in my opinion is worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I notice that there are some companies round me who do custom pipes, presumably using a variety of pre-made sections that they TIG weld together, and they seem to be decent prices too..... I'm not ready yet - but worth considering against the pre-made options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 The ones around here wanted between 450 and 500 to make a custom one when I rang around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Have you fitted it yet Barry? Or do you need to borrow the drive again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 It's not fitted yet but it's quick enough to do by the road side, I practiced with the Double S one when that arrived Although your drive may well be in need when I pick up my replacement gearbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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